Quiz Hacker Daily Drill #15
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Drill
PARAGRAPH [1]
For nearly half a century, Paxon Jolloc challenged conventional art norms, utilizing unconventional materials and methods, and producing artworks that are imaginative and unique. In 1947, Jolloc revolutionized the art world by introducing innovative painting techniques. [A] Two years later, he made headlines by creating a masterpiece using commercial-grade oil-based paint. Jolloc continued to break barriers by experimenting with various art styles, directing art workshops, and influencing the trajectory of modern art. [B] In 1956, Jolloc's groundbreaking paintings led to his recognition as one of the most influential figures in abstract expressionism, his success freeing him to further explore and express his creativity. [C]
PARAGRAPH [2]
Jolloc found his muse in the evolving art trends and movements of his youth. During his early life in the 1920s, abstract expressionism and modern art were emerging concepts in the art world. By the mid-20th century, Jolloc found himself at the forefront of these movements. During a showcase at a prominent art gallery, Jolloc displayed his large-scale abstract masterpieces, which were the culmination of his unique drip painting technique. Later, when an artist-in-residence at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, he was exposed to numerous artistic styles that fueled his creative engine and led him to push boundaries even further. [D]
The writer is considering adding the following sentence to the essay:
His “splash style,” for instance, was a method involving various implements used to drop or “splash” paint on a canvas placed on the ground.
If the writer were to add this sentence, it would most logically be placed at:
A. Point A in Paragraph 1.
B. Point B in Paragraph 1.
C. Point C in Paragraph 1.
D. Point D in Paragraph 2
Answer Explanations
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